ELON MUSK: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future

I just read “ELON MUSK: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future” by Ashlee Vance.

Despite his flaws, Musk is driven by a deep conviction that it’s his job to save the human race. This thinking drives every decision he makes. Unlike so many entrepreneurs today, he does not care about getting rich quick. In fact, he’s willing to risk every penny he has on his ventures.

The portrayal of him in this book shows all sides to his personality, from his callous disregard for the feelings of others to his ability to endure intense suffering for the sake of a purpose he believes is more important than anything else. Every entrepreneur should read this book and then ask, “Why am I doing this startup?”